HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolutions-2010-27 (3)RESOLUTION NO: 2010-27
A RESOLUTION TO DECLARE NECESSITY AND ESTABLISH AN URBAN RENEWAL AREA,
PURSUANT TO SECTION 403.4 OF THE CODE OF IOWA AND APPROVE URBAN RENEWAL
PLAN AMENDMENT FOR THE 2010 ADDITION TO THE TIFFIN URBAN RENEWAL AREA
WHEREAS, as a preliminary step to exercising the authority conferred upon Iowa cities by
Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa (the "Urban Renewal Law"), a municipality must adopt a
resolution finding that one or more slums, blighted or economic development areas exist in the
municipality and that the development of such area or areas is necessary in the interest of the
public health, safety or welfare of the residents of the municipality; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Tiffin (the "City") has previously created the Tiffin
Urban Renewal Area (the "Urban Renewal Area"); and
WHEREAS, a proposal has been made which shows the desirability of expanding the Urban
Renewal Area to add and include all the property (the "Property") lying within the legal description
set out in Exhibit A hereto; and
WHEREAS, the proposal demonstrates that sufficient need exists to warrant finding the Property
to be an economic development area; and
WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing by the City Council of the City on the question of
establishing the Property as an urban renewal area and on a proposed urban renewal plan,
amendment for the 2010 Addition to the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area was heretofore given in strict
compliance with the provisions of Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa, and the Council has
conducted said hearing; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City has reviewed and commented on
the proposed urban renewal plan amendment; and
WHEREAS, copies of the urban renewal plan amendment, notice of public hearing and notice of a
consultation meeting with respect to the urban renewal plan amendment were mailed to Johnson
County, Clear Creek-Amana Community School District and Kirkwood Community College; the
consultation meeting was held.on the 9th day of June, 2010; and responses to any comments or
recommendations received following the consultation meeting were made as required by law;
NOW, THEREFORE, It Is Resolved by the City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, as follows:
Section 1. An,economic development area as defined in Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa, is found
to exist in the City of Tiffin within the boundaries set out in Exhibit A hereto.
Section 2. The area identified in Section 1 hereof is hereby declared to be an urban renewal area,
in conformance with the requirements of Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa, and is
hereby designated the 2010 Addition to the -Tiffin Urban Renewal Area.
Section 3. The development of this area is necessary in the interest of the public health, safety or
welfare of the residents of the City.
Section 4. It is hereby determined by this City Council as follows:
A. The proposed urban renewal plan conforms to the general plan of the
municipality as a whole;
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B. Proposed commercial development in the urban renewal area is necessary and
appropriate to facilitate the proper growth and development of the city in
accordance with sound planning standards and local community objectives.
Section 5. The amendment to the urban renewal plan for the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area
incorporating this area, attached hereto and made a part hereof, is hereby in all
respects approved.
Section 6. All resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed, to the extent of
such conflict.
Council person Jim Bartels introduced Resolution 2010-27 A RESOLUTION TO DECLARE
NECESSITY AND ESTABLISH AN URBAN RENEWAL AREA, PURSUANT TO SECTION 403.4
OF THE CODE OF IOWA AND APPROVE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR THE
2010 ADDITION TO THE TIFFIN URBAN RENEWAL AREA for approval and motion seconded by
Council Person Mike Gericke.
Ayes: Jim Bartels, Mike Gericke, Travis Weipert
Nays: None
Absent: Chris Ball, Mark Petersen
Three Council members voted and approved Resolution 2010-27, Mayor Phillips affirms by his
signature for the approval and adoption of Resolution 2010-27 A RESOLUTION TO DECLARE
NECESSITY AND ESTABLISH AN URBAN RENEWAL AREA, PURSUANT TO SECTION 403.4
OF THE CODE OF IOWA AND APPROVE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR THE
2010 ADDITION TO THE TIFFIN URBAN RENEWAL AREA.
Passed and approved Ju 10.
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Attest:
Ruth emuth,ity Clerk
(Copy of the urban renewal plan amendment to this resolution attached.)